[philman_36]

It is now necessary to maintain the illusion that all is well, when in fact the patient is terminally ill.
And what a "grand illusion" it is too...

[Uncle Bill]

Happy New Year.

STOCKS: WORST DECEMBER SINCE '31

US consumers lose faith

US stocks stumble on low consumer confidence

Consumer confidence crumbles

Consumer confidence plunges

There's nothing wrong with this economy, and I'll donate a dollar to prove it

"This economy is strong"
George W. Bush - December 28, 2002 - SOURCE